The biotechnology sector is evolving rapidly, driven by breakthroughs in science, shifts in policy, and growing demand for resilient healthcare systems. In this fireside chat, EU Health and Animal Welfare Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi will discuss how the European Union is shaping the future of health innovation - from early-stage research and clinical development to biomanufacturing and access to care. Topics will include the EU’s approach to enabling innovation, rare disease policy, supply chain resilience, and cross-border regulatory cooperation. Commissioner Várhelyi will also share his vision for the EU’s role as a global leader in biotechnology innovation - now and in the years ahead.